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PREVIEW
MEN’S BASKETBALL
In a season stacked with challenges–a new
coach, a season-ending injury to a promising
young star, a brutal slate of nonconference
matchups–the Colonials came up big. Led by
Velton Jones, the team caught fire in the
postseason and nearly made NEC history with a
third straight title, falling just short in overtime in
Long Island. With four of five starters returning,
expect another run at the championship.
THE BIG GAME:
NOV. 11 VS. RIDER
The Broncs should pose a strong early challenge.
The alma mater of legendary Fighting Irish coach
Digger Phelps had 26 wins last year and made it
to the MAAC semifinals.
VOLLEYBALL
Each of the last 12 years, the Colonials have
qualified for the conference tournament.
Can they make it a lucky 13 this season
with eight freshmen on the roster?
THE BIG GAME: HOMECOMING
OCT. 8 VS. BRYANT
You’re coming already for the football
game. So take a break from tailgating and
head down to Sewall Center to watch some
digging and spiking. A loud crowd should
give RMU’s young guns a big boost against
the Bulldogs.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Playoffs seem a foregone conclusion for this perennially strong team. Scoring
threats include NEC Rookie of the Year Artemis Spanou, who led the conference
in rebounds, and Mary Durojaye, who shot a deadly 52% from the floor.
THE BIG GAME:
DEC. 3 VS. MONMOUTH
When these teams last met, Spanou’s desperation heave banged off the rim
at the buzzer, and the Colonials were out of the playoffs. NEC Defensive Player
of the Year Alysha Womack brings the conference’s stingiest defense to “The Chuck.”
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FIELD HOCKEY
STARS TO WATCH
#7 SHADRAE KING
The team’s receiving
leader, King racked up
531 yards and seven
touchdowns last year,
putting him near the top
of NEC charts. The senior
has been picked by
pigskin prognosticator
Phil Steele as one of the
best tight ends in the
entire FCS.
#2 HANNAH VEITH
Last year’s team had five
seniors; this year, Veith
is it. After leading the
conference in blocks and
finishing second in hitting
percentage at .347, she’ll
need to be a leader on the
court for a very young
team.
#7 DANIEL CALABRETTA
The smallest player on
the team, Calabretta
packs a lot of firepower
into his 5’6” frame. The
NEC Rookie of the Year
led the Colonials with 29
shots last year and was
second in scoring with
four goals–three of them
game-winners–and an
assist.
Top scorers Chantele Crow, Julie Gabriel, and Ally McGuire
are all back for their senior year. Meanwhile, coach Olivia
Netzler recruited three freshmen from her native Australia,
where the sport is just called “hockey” and the women have
three Olympic gold medals–or two more than the men.
THE BIG GAME:
OCT. 16 VS. SIENA
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